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A visit to the Soldier Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Soldier Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Soldier Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Soldier Cemetery

Lat:   41.9514°   (41° 57' 5")

Lon:   -95.7800°   (-95° 46' 48")

The Soldier Cemetery is located in Monona County<2>.

The county seat for Monona County is located in Onawa. Onawa lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Soldier Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the Soldier Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Soldier Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Spring Valley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Valley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spring Valley Cemetery is located in Monona County
  • Jordan Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jordan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jordan Cemetery is located in Monona County
  • Putman Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Putman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Putman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Putman Cemetery is located in Monona County
  • Bethesda Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethesda Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethesda Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethesda Cemetery is located in Monona County
  • Belvidere Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belvidere Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belvidere Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Belvidere Cemetery is located in Monona County
  • Preparation Canyon Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Preparation Canyon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Preparation Canyon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Preparation Canyon Cemetery is located in Monona County
  • Willow Twp. Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willow Twp. Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willow Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Willow Twp. Cemetery is located in Crawford County
  • St. Clairce Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Clairce Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Clairce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Clairce Cemetery is located in Monona County
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Monona County
  • Bisbee Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bisbee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bisbee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bisbee Cemetery is located in Monona County
  • Cleveland Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cleveland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cleveland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cleveland Cemetery is located in Harrison County
  • Valley View Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Valley View Cemetery is located in Crawford County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Center Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Center Cemetery is located in Monona County
    • Kennebec Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kennebec Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kennebec Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kennebec Cemetery is located in Monona County
    • Hodges Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hodges Cemetery is located in Harrison County
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Harrison County
    • Dow City Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dow City Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dow City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dow City Cemetery is located in Crawford County
    • St. Paul Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Paul Cemetery is located in Crawford County
    • Charter Oak Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Charter Oak Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Charter Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Charter Oak Cemetery is located in Crawford County
    • St. Boniface Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Boniface Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Boniface Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Boniface Cemetery is located in Crawford County
    • St. John Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. John Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. John Cemetery is located in Crawford County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Soldier Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Soldier Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Soldier
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Moorhead
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moorhead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorhead
    • Moorhead is located in Monona County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 202 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moorhead <5>
  • Ute
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ute have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ute
    • Ute is located in Monona County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 337 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ute <5>
  • Castana
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castana have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castana
    • Castana is located in Monona County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 133 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Castana <5>
  • Turin
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Pisgah
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
    • Pisgah is located in Harrison County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 237 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pisgah <5>
  • Dunlap
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunlap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunlap
    • Dunlap is located in Harrison County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 978 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dunlap <5>
  • Charter Oak
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charter Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charter Oak
    • Charter Oak is located in Crawford County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 478 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Charter Oak <5>
  • Dow City
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dow City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dow City
    • Dow City is located in Crawford County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 486 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dow City <5>
  • Bell
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell
    • Bell is located in Crawford County
  • Kenwood
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kenwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenwood
    • Kenwood is located in Crawford County
  • Mapleton
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleton
    • Mapleton is located in Monona County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,147 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mapleton <5>
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Orson
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Orson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orson
      • Orson is located in Harrison County
    • Woodbine
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbine
      • Woodbine is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,363 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodbine <5>
    • Blencoe
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blencoe
      • Blencoe is located in Monona County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 196 people
    • Little Sioux
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Sioux have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Sioux
      • Little Sioux is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 159 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little Sioux <5>
    • Arion
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arion
      • Arion is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
    • Ricketts
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ricketts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ricketts
      • Ricketts is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 135 people
    • Onawa
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Magnolia
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 170 people
    • Buck Grove
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buck Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buck Grove
      • Buck Grove is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 43 people
    • Rodney
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodney
      • Rodney is located in Monona County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 57 people
    • Danbury
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Soldier Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Monona County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Soldier Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Soldier Cemetery:

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Soldier Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1981950  (Soldier Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1981950 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
    • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Moorhead
    • County: Monona         Elev: 368
    • Location given for GNIS #1981950 (Soldier Cemetery)

The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Iowa's counties, including Monona, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Soldier Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.9514, Longitude: -95.7800       In this case, the coordinates for the Soldier Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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